the distances you will travel to keep your heart wide open

when everything around you makes you feel like

slamming it shut and soldering it closed.”

Walk Away
Frederick J. Cowie, Ph.D.
Walk away
From gods who demand
thoughtless obedience
Walk away
From pettiness that will make you petty
Walk away
From anger that will eat your insides
Walk away
From abuse which steals your soul
Walk away
Gaining strength with each stride
Walk away
Alone, arm-in-arm or in tandem
Walk away
Yet do not run away in fear
Walk away
You, first among equals
Walk away
Holding head high
Walk Away Now
"There are only two ways
of spreading light -
to be the candle
or the mirror that reflects it."
Edith Wharton
..Posted With Blessings, and Love By.....

As always, I haven’t created a thorough list. This is just the beginning. Reach out! What minor success have you celebrated or noticed today?

I Asked God...
I asked God to take away my pain.
God said, No.
'It is not for me to take away,
but for you to give it up.'
I asked God to make
my handicapped child whole.
God said, No.
'Her spirit was whole,
her body was only temporary.'
I asked God to grant me patience.
God said, No.
'Patience is a byproduct of tribulations;
it isn't granted, it is earned.'
I asked God to give me happiness.
God said, No.
'I give you blessings.
Happiness is up to you.'
I asked God to spare me pain.
God said, No.
'Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares
and brings you closer to me.'
I asked God to make my spirit grow.
God said, No.
'You must grow on your own,
but I will prune you to make you fruitful.'
I asked God for all things
that I might enjoy life.
God said, No.
'I will give you life
so that you may enjoy all things.'
I asked God to help me love others,
as much as he loves me.
God said...
'Ahhhh, finally you have the idea.'